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The S Word: Talking About Suicide

September 16, 2019

coping patterns, depression therapy, relationship challenges,

Because I’m a therapist, people often assume that I have it all together, or else that I’m a complete mess. I think (and hope) that I disprove both of these assumptions. I try to be candid about my limitations and my own mental health challenges, and have done a great deal of work in therapy to address both. I firmly believe that my experiences with…

Stop Shoulding on Yourself: Living Free from Self-Judgment

June 3, 2019

anxiety counseling, depression therapy, relationship challenges, self-image

“I should really call my friend back.” “I should start doing yoga.” “I should want to spend time with my family.” “They should know why I’m mad at them.” “I shouldn’t feel this upset.” Does any of that sound familiar? If it does, what feeling comes up for you when you read those sentences or have similar thoughts? When we use the word ‘should,’ it…

When They Just Get You: The Importance of Feeling Seen

February 28, 2019

communication challenges, gender identity, relationship challenges, sexuality

“He just gets me.” “I see you.” “I hear what she’s saying.” Things we say about and to our loved ones often have to do with feeling seen and heard – or not – by them. There is no feeling in the world like being in the company of someone who you feel truly gets you on a deep level. In a fast-paced, urban city…

The Thanksgiving Holiday: Savoring, Rather Than Surviving, The Holiday—However You Can

November 21, 2018

anxiety counseling, coping patterns, depression therapy, family dynamics, relationship challenges

Even though Los Angeles is as sunny as ever, the winter holidays are, in fact, upon us. This time of year, my social media feeds and inboxes are littered with articles on how to get through the holidays. “How to Survive the Holidays.” “Tips and Tricks to Beat Holiday Stress.” “How to Talk Politics (Or Not) At Thanksgiving Dinner.” These articles are not unwelcome, and…

Patterns: What They Are and What we can do About Them

August 21, 2018

coping patterns, relationship challenges, risky behaviors, self-image

I recently noticed that when I go into the restroom in our office, out of the two available stalls, I always choose the one on the left. I never noticed this tendency until one day when I went inside, the left stall was taken and I stood there feeling flustered before resigning to the one on the right. I’m not writing this to bore you…

relationship challenges

The S Word: Talking About Suicide

Stop Shoulding on Yourself: Living Free from Self-Judgment

When They Just Get You: The Importance of Feeling Seen

The Thanksgiving Holiday: Savoring, Rather Than Surviving, The Holiday—However You Can

Patterns: What They Are and What we can do About Them

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